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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,621.97, 72,631.55 and 33,791.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,621.97, 72,631.55 and 33,791.90 is: 46,641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,621.97 : 72,631.55 = 33,791.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,621.97/72,631.55 = 33,791.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,621.97x = 72,631.55 × 33,791.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,621.97x = 2,454,357,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,357,795.77/52,621.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,641.32

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